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Mal País weather in August (Puntarenas, Costa Rica)

Wondering what the weather is like in Mal País during August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Mal País includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night.

Precipitation

Mal País in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 369 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 171 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Mal País. January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mal País climate page with graphs.

 

Mal País, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 369 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 171 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Puntarenas, Costa Rica (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in Costa Rica in August

Find out more about the weather in Costa Rica and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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